# The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018, Paragraph 5: BAT: criteria for determining


The following criteria are to be considered by SEPA in determining best available techniques—
(a) the use of low-waste technology,
(b) the use of less hazardous substances,
(c) the furthering of recovery and recycling of substances generated and used in the process and of waste, where appropriate,
(d) comparable processes, facilities or methods of operation which have been tried with success on an industrial scale,
(e) technological advances and changes in scientific knowledge and understanding,
(f) the nature, effects and volume of the emissions concerned,
(g) the commissioning dates for new or existing installations,
(h) the length of time needed to introduce the best available technique,
(i) the consumption and nature of raw materials (including water) used in the process and energy efficiency,
(j) the need to prevent or reduce to a minimum the overall impact of the emissions on the environment and the risks to it,
(k) the need to prevent accidents and to minimise the consequences for the environment,
(l) information published by public international organisations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2018/219/schedule/20/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environmental-authorisations-scotland-regulations-2018/schedule-20/paragraph-5
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